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Below is a family biography included in The History of Adams County, Illinois published by Murray, Williamson & Phelps in 1879. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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SMITH, CEYLON, foundry and machine shop, corner of 5th and Ohio streets; residence, 190 North 6th street; was born in Cheshire county, New Hampshire, in 1828; moved to Alton, Ill., in 1855, and to this city in 1857, where he established his present business. He married Rosala Lee, in 1853. She was born in Hampden county, Mass., in 1830. They are members of the Baptist Church. They have one child, named Ella May. He manufactures steam engines, and house elevators. He employs thirty men.
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This family biography is one of 1444 biographies included in The History of Adams County, Illinois published by Murray, Williamson & Phelps in 1879. View the complete description here: The History of Adams County, Illinois
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